Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.
PATRICK HENRYWhen the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.
More Patrick Henry Quotes
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I smell a rat.
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We will appoint as justices, constables, sheriffs, or other officials, only men that know the law of the realm and are minded to keep it well.
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The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I Am Not A Virginian, But An American!
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Fear is the passion of slaves.
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Congress may carry on the most wicked and pernicious of schemes under the dark veil of secrecy. The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.
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A King, by disallowing Acts of this salutary nature, from being the father of his people, degenerated into a Tyrant and forfeits all rights to his subjects’ obedience.
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The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.
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This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ will give them one which will make them rich indeed.
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The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.
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Beside, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone.
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The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery
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When the American Spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different; Liberty, sir, was then the primary object.
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The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun.
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For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and to provide for it.
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The great object is that every man be armed.
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